19 Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine courses

COURSE OVERVIEW: COPD UPDATE DAY FOR PRIMARY CARE PRACTITIONERS JOIN US FOR A COMPREHENSIVE AND ENRICHING COPD UPDATE DAY, SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR REGISTERED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE CURRENTLY PRACTICING IN THE FIELD OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD). THIS COURSE AIMS TO ENHANCE YOUR EXISTING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS, KEEPING YOU UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN COPD MANAGEMENT. DURING THIS INFORMATIVE DAY, YOU WILL DELVE INTO THE ESSENTIALS OF COPD, STARTING FROM ITS FUNDAMENTAL DEFINITION AND DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA TO THE LATEST INVESTIGATIVE APPROACHES. THE COURSE WILL COVER BOTH NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON PRACTICAL INHALER TECHNIQUES. WE WILL ALSO EXPLORE THE CURRENT GOLD & NICE GUIDELINES, DISCUSSING THEIR IMPLICATIONS AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE. A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS WILL BE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF EXACERBATIONS AND LUNG ATTACKS, INCLUDING STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTION AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, WITH A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON PATIENT SELF-MANAGEMENT. UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEXITIES AND CARE REQUIREMENTS OF END-STAGE COPD WILL ALSO BE A KEY ASPECT OF THIS COURSE. THE DAY WILL CONCLUDE WITH INTERACTIVE CASE STUDIES, ALLOWING YOU TO APPLY YOUR REFRESHED KNOWLEDGE IN REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS, ENCOURAGING THE SHARING OF EXPERIENCES AND BEST PRACTICES AMONG YOUR PEERS. THIS COURSE OFFERS A DYNAMIC AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PROFESSIONALS SEEKING TO REFINE THEIR APPROACH TO COPD CARE, COMBINING THEORETICAL LEARNING WITH PRACTICAL APPLICATION LEARNING OUTCOMES: DEFINING AND DIAGNOSING COPD REVIEW AND UPDATE THE DEFINITION AND UNDERSTANDING OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD). REFRESH KNOWLEDGE ON DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA AND INVESTIGATIONS FOR COPD. NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT EXPLORE VARIOUS NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO MANAGING COPD. GUIDELINES AND BEST PRACTICES DELVE INTO THE GOLD & NICE GUIDELINES AND THEIR PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS IN COPD MANAGEMENT. PHARMACOLOGY AND INHALER TECHNIQUES UPDATE KNOWLEDGE ON PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENTS FOR COPD. MASTER INHALER TECHNIQUES AND UNDERSTAND THEIR CRITICAL ROLE IN COPD MANAGEMENT. LUNG ATTACKS AND EXACERBATION MANAGEMENT LEARN STRATEGIES TO REDUCE THE RISK OF LUNG ATTACKS/EXACERBATIONS. DISCUSS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR EXACERBATIONS, INCLUDING PATIENT SELF-MANAGEMENT. MANAGING END-STAGE DISEASE UNDERSTAND THE COMPLEXITIES OF MANAGING END-STAGE COPD. FOCUS ON PALLIATIVE CARE AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED COPD. CASE STUDIES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION APPLY KNOWLEDGE THROUGH INTERACTIVE CASE STUDIES. ENCOURAGE SHARING OF EXPERIENCES AND BEST PRACTICES AMONG PARTICIPANTS. This COPD Update Day ensures that seasoned primary care practitioners remain up-to-date with the latest advancements in COPD management, fostering an environment of continuous learning, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

COPD PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT SERIES 2 AIMS TO  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. There are approximately 30 million people in the United States who have been diagnosed with COPD. Physical activity and therapy can provide the great improvement in symptoms, exercise capacity, and health-related quality of life. This course is for physical and occupational therapy clinicians in acute, subacute or home health care who are seeking to update their understanding of COPD rehabilitation. As rehabilitation professionals, we need to understand the pathophysiology as well as the evidence-based treatment strategies to promote optimal living for individuals with COPD. This webinar is part 1 in a 2- part series.  It includes an overview of the pathophysiology of COPD; its prevalence, medical diagnosing, medications, and pulmonary system assessment. It will also provide an overview of risk factors and assessment techniques for early identification.  LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this course, the participant will be able to: 1. Recognize the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2. Explain the pathophysiology of COPD as it applies to mobility 3. Identify common symptoms of COPD exacerbations 4. Identify currently available medications, their indications, and adverse events 5. Summarize how to complete an applicable body system assessment to identify symptoms of exacerbations 6. Explain how to provide education regarding healthy lifestyle and identify self-management strategies to promote optimal living of individuals with COPD. WHO SHOULD ENROLL * Physiotherapist * Respiratory Physiotherapist * Nurses * Occupational Therapist COURSE AGENDA * Overview: Incidence and Prevalence of COPD and hospitalizations – 20 minutes * Diagnosing COPD (Medical tests, lab values and classification)- 25 minutes * Common medications including oxygen and delivery method- 20 minutes * System assessment components – 25 minutes * Education opportunities- 30 minutes Total: 120 minutes  CPD CREDIT HOURS 2.0 Hours RESOURCES 1-Month Access to Learning Resources Downloadable Course Material  CPD Certificate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRESENTER Speaker Bio: Virginia Bowen, PT, DPT Virginia Bowen, PT, DPT is an experienced home health therapist with 7 years of experience as an educator and more than 20 years as a home care physical therapy case manager. Virginia received her B.S degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin in 1987 and went on to receive her DPT from the College of Saint Scholastica in 2019. She has developed and taught chronic disease courses for her current employer as well as the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee and also has personal experience being the HCPOA for a COPD patient.  She has treated numerous COPD patients in her 25 years as a home health therapist and enjoys teaching courses pertaining to this subject matter in order to help therapists develop professionally and gain knowledge of best practices. 

COPD PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT AIMS TO  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. There are approximately 30 million people in the United States who have been diagnosed with COPD. Physical activity and therapy can provide great improvement in symptoms, exercise capacity, and health-related quality of life. This course is for physical and occupational therapy clinicians in acute, subacute or home health care who are seeking to update their understanding of COPD rehabilitation. As rehabilitation professionals, we need to understand the pathophysiology as well as the evidence-based treatment strategies to promote optimal living for individuals with COPD. This webinar is part 2 in a 2-part series. This part 2 webinar focuses on PT and OT objective assessment tools, program prescriptions, and evidence-based treatment for COPD patients. Prescribing a treatment program that is dosed appropriately is essential for the prevention of exacerbations, improved quality of life, and value-based care.  Rehabilitation therapists have unique skills to provide this valuable care for the COPD population.   LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this course, the participant will be able to: 1. Explain how to conduct specific objective measures commonly used with COPD patients to determine baseline function 2. Summarize guidelines for evidence-based exercises for patients with COPD including HIIT exercise 3. Prescribe an appropriate treatment program for the COPD patient to include appropriate stimulus, duration, frequency and functional application.  4. Apply knowledge obtained in course to determine appropriate assessments and treatment program to case studies 5. Explain the correlation between hospital admissions and level of physical activity as well as the impact on value-based purchasing. WHO SHOULD ENROLL * Physiotherapist * Respiratory Physiotherapist * Nurses * Occupational Therapist COURSE AGENDA * Overview of COPD- 15 minutes * Rehab prescription * Pulmonary Impairment-Based Outcome Measures- 30 minutes * Treatment Dosage and Components – 15 minutes * Goals for COPD- 15 minutes * Reassessment- 10 minutes * Case Studies/ Documentation tips for COPD- 35 minute CPD CREDIT HOURS Contact Hours:  2.0 RESOURCES 1-Month Access to Learning Resources Downloadable Course Material  CPD Certificate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRESENTER Speaker Bio: Virginia Bowen, PT, DPT Virginia Bowen, PT, DPT is an experienced home health therapist with 7 years of experience as an educator and more than 20 years as a home care physical therapy case manager. Virginia received her B.S degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin in 1987 and went on to receive her DPT from the College of Saint Scholastica in 2019. She has developed and taught chronic disease courses for her current employer as well as the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee and also has personal experience being the HCPOA for a COPD patient.  She has treated numerous COPD patients in her 25 years as a home health therapist and enjoys teaching courses pertaining to this subject matter in order to help therapists develop professionally and gain knowledge of best practices. 

Join our comprehensive face-to-face training course on Obstructive Lung Diseases designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs). Enhance your skills in managing asthma, COPD, bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis, and cystic fibrosis. Earn CPD-accredited certification from our Centre of Excellence. Enroll now! Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) or Healthcare Assistant (HCA) looking to deepen your knowledge of obstructive lung diseases? Our comprehensive face-to-face training course covers everything you need to know about asthma, COPD, bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis, and cystic fibrosis. 🔹 Key Features: Engaging lectures and hands-on workshops Practical skills for effective patient care CPD-accredited certification from our Centre of Excellence Ideal for both new learners and as a refresher course 🔹 Why Enroll? Gain valuable insights into the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of obstructive lung diseases Learn from experienced professionals Improve your patient care techniques 🔹 Enroll Now! Visit our website for more details and to book your spot Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your professional skills!

Enhance your respiratory care skills with our comprehensive course. Learn to assess, diagnose, and manage respiratory conditions for better patient outcomes.

Develop essential knowledge and appropriate skills in the quality treatment and management of the patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma.

DESCRIPTION Copd Management Diploma  COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It is an umbrella term for different lung conditions that result in breathing difficulties. The condition is common among middle-aged individuals or older who have the habit of smoking. Most patients do not even realise when they have the condition. The difficulties in breathing worsen as time passes, gradually limiting the person's ability to perform everyday activities. Some treatments can contribute to controlling these symptoms. Copd Management Diploma course will equip learners with the knowledge about diagnosis, symptoms, and treatments and understand them. The core of the course is a comprehensive explanation and instruction concerning COPD and the diseases the term covers, like pulmonary emphysema and bronchitis. The course explains what this medical condition is, what impact it can have on the body of the patient, what are the causes and how it is diagnosed, how to detect lung problems, and how to manage COPD by changing smoking habits, exercise, diet, and explains how to cope with the condition during cold seasons. The students will learn a significant amount about the diagnosis of the condition, its symptoms, and the available treatments. The Copd Management Diploma course offered by Elearncollege will give students an outline of the different diseases that come under the term. Common diseases are Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. It will allow learners to gain knowledge and develop skills that will make them better caretakers of COPD patients in their communities and hospitals. A clear understanding of the concepts related to the disease, founded on essential techniques and skills, will be vital in COPD patient care. If studied successfully, the course will result in students who can demonstrate the knowledge and skills to diagnose, manage, and treat patients with COPD and who can provide care to these patients that adhere to the relevant clinical guidelines. They will have enough information to make suggestions, initiate treatments, and bring changes if the assessment of a patient shows that that is required. Copd Management Diploma course focuses on the reorganisation and description of COPD as a medical condition, its diagnosis, pharmacological and other kinds of interventions, action plans, inhaler techniques, care centred on the patient, and on the promotion of better results in the patients who are diagnosed with this medical condition. The course provides thorough knowledge that is helpful to healthcare professionals as they work with and care for patients with COPD and will add educational credits to them. What you will learn   1: What is COPD?  2: Respiratory System  3: Your Important Body Part called Lungs  4: Causes and Factors that Increase COPD Risk  5: Diagnosing and Evaluating COPD  6: Managing COPD  7: Medicinal Treatments  8: Getting Ready for Emergencies  9: Managing Food and Weight  10: The Emotional Side of COPD  COURSE OUTCOMES After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. ASSESSMENT Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. ACCREDITATION Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.

GERIATRIC CARE COURSE AIMS TO This course describes the physiological aspects of balance and how the aging process affects balance. Risk factors for falls in the aging population are discussed. The normal components of balance are identified, and a description of how the aging process alters these components over time is discussed. The instructor presents evidence-based, reliable methods of balance examinations. Interventions including exercise and functional activities to promote balance and reduce falls are described. A discussion of current evidence indicates the effectiveness of the interventions presented, with recommendations for program design to achieve functional outcomes with balance rehabilitation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Describe the physiological components of balance 2. Describe balance strategies used to correct the deviation of the center of gravity from the base of support.  3. Describe evidence-based balance tests to determine falls risk in elderly persons.  4. Design interventions to reduce the risk of falls in elderly populations based on current evidence.  WHO SHOULD ENROLL * Physiotherapist * Geriatric Care giver * Nurses * Occupational Therapist * ICU Allied Health Worker COURSE AGENDA: 1. BALANCE DEFINITIONS, SYSTEMS, AND STRATEGIES (15 mins) 2. EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RISK FACTORS FOR FALLS (25 mins) 3. THE AGING PROCESS: 4. NEUROMUSCULAR AND MEDICAL CHALLENGES OF AGING (25 mins) 5. RISK FACTORS IN AGING, MEDICATIONS, MEDICAL CONDITIONS, DEGENERATIVE PROCESSES (25 mins) 6. BALANCE EXAMINATION TOOLS DISCUSSION (20 mins) 7. RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF BALANCE EXAM TOOLS (20 mins) 8. INTERVENTIONS TO PROMOTE BALANCE AND REDUCE FALLS: DISCUSSION (35 mins) 9. Q&A (15 mins) CPD CREDIT HOURS 3 Hours RESOURCES * 1-Month Access to Learning Resources * Downloadable Course Material  * CPD Certificate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRESENTER Speaker Bio:  Theresa A. Schmidt, DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS,CHy.,DD is the founder of Educise Resources Inc, a professional continuing education and health enhancement company. Dr. Schmidt is the president of Flex Physical Therapy in Long Island, NY. She is Board-certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by ABPTS since 1994. Dr. Schmidt graduated Long Island University’s Masters Program in Physical Therapy with Highest Honors. She served as Chair of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program and faculty of the Masters Program at Touro College Physical Therapy Programs in New York, NY, at Nassau Community College and CUNY Queens College. She completed extensive studies in Orthopedic manual therapies including Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Muscle Energy, Counterstrain, Joint Mobilization, high velocity thrust, visceral manipulation, Functional Technique, acupressure Amma therapy, and therapeutic touch. Theresa is a Certified Hypnotherapist,and a certified personal trainer. She has presented internationally for APTA, AOTA/IA AMTA/NY, IDEA, ACE,  New York College for Wholistic Health Education and Research, Council of Licensed Physiotherapists, Cross Country Education, MotivationsCEU, HomeCEUconnection, Allied Health Education and private hospitals and clinics.  Theresa is a graduate of the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program at University of New England. 

IMPROVE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS IN CHILDREN WITH ADHD AIMS TO  Children and teens diagnosed with ADHD have challenges in their executive functioning. These may show up as problems following directions or remembering a sequence of activities. Children may have difficulty learning from past mistakes, staying focused for the duration of a task, or maintaining emotional control in stressful situations. They may struggle with the organization of personal items or to-do lists, with being flexible with unexpected changes, and with managing their time efficiently. These difficulties, in turn, manifest into problems at home, school, work, and with social skills. Executive functioning skills are the missing link between intentions and actions. In this presentation, we will identify executive functioning skills and discuss how ADHD and related neurodiversity diagnoses impact them. We will identify how to evaluate executive functioning and discuss intervention strategies and ways that we can increase support to improve the development of executive functions throughout childhood and adolescence and into early adulthood. The participant will learn three ways to empower individuals of all ages to strengthen executive functioning skills. This course is presented in lecture form with questionnaires and handouts developed by the instructor to assist the participant in working with children and families.  LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this course, the participant will be able to: 1. Define Executive Functioning and identify executive skills 2. List ways in which executive skills are impacted by ADHD and related diagnoses 3. Identify how to evaluate executive functioning skills 4. Discuss each skill in detail and identify intervention strategies to enhance development of executive skills 5. Differentiate common issues related to executive functioning skills across childhood and adolescence 6. List 3 ways to structure treatment to empower individuals to strengthen their executive functioning skills WHO SHOULD ENROLL * Physiotherapist * Pediatrics * Pediatric Nurses * Occupational Therapist COURSE AGENDA: * Define executive functioning skills, ADHD, incidence of ADHD in the U.S. and current treatments- 10 minutes * Define how executive functioning is impacted by ADHD in school, home, community and more- 10 minutes * Identify ways to evaluate the executive functioning skills including using questionnaires- 15 minutes   * Discuss each skill in detail with intervention strategies – 40 minutes     * Differentiate common issues across different age groups- 20 minutes * List and discuss 3 ways to structure treatment to maximize strengthening of executive functioning skills (compensatory strategies, skill development, adult support) 25 minutes  CPD CREDIT HOURS 2.0 Hours RESOURCES * 1-Month Access to Learning Resources * Downloadable Course Material  * CPD Certificate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRESENTER Speaker Bio: Abigail Wool-Biringer, MA, OTR/L Abigail Wool-Biringer earned her Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California in 1997. She began her career in acute care inpatient hospital work and has worked in outpatient neuro rehab, skilled nursing, and acute rehabilitation as well. Abigail saw a need in the occupational therapy community, and in 2004 she developed a continuing education business to provide classes in feeding and swallow disorders. She spent 4 years teaching seminars to other occupational therapists while also being a stay-at-home mom. She began working exclusively with the pediatric population in 2010, treating children in home health, in the clinic and in school. In 2019, Abigail began her own home-based therapy and parent coaching company, Kids Empowered 4 Life LLC. She works with children of all ages, with a special interest in executive skills dysfunction that accompanies ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. She believes that executive functioning skills are the missing link to much of the interventions offered, that entire families are impacted by them, and that the key lies in empowering children, teens, and their families with individual strength-based interventions. Abigail sees education as an important part in working with families. She also understands the need for professional education to other therapists who seek relevant information to guide their treatment of kids and teens with ADHD.  In her spare time, Abigail enjoys running, hiking, gardening, sports, reading, doing 2000-piece puzzles and spending time with her sons and husband.

Every day we consume various types of food, and while cigarettes are highly criticized for its ability to cause cancer, never is a snicker bar compared to causing diabetes. That is because for tons of people this type of candy bar can be very nutritious, especially those working out every day. In order to better grasp the concept of nutrition, you can now take this Nutrition Practitioner Diploma course. This course has multiple units all geared towards helping you get a deeper understanding of nutrition, and as such you start with the principles of healthy nutrition. Next, you will learn about nutritional assessment, malnutrition, weight management and eating disorders. This course will further help you look into diabetes and help you tackle problems of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases through nutrition before moving onto taking a similar approach towards other diseases as well. Near the end, the course will also take an approach in helping you look at food allergies as you distinguish between allergies against intolerance, and much more. The course goes very in depth and can be very useful in helping you take a deeper look at nutrition. So if you want to lead a healthier lifestyle from tomorrow, get this course today. WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? * People interested in leading a healthier lifestyle through consuming healthier food * Professionals seeking to expand their knowledge on nutrition and related topics ENTRY REQUIREMENT: * This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. * Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. * Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. ASSESSMENT:   * At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. * Before sitting for your final exam, you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. CERTIFICATION: * After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. * PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. WHY CHOOSE US? * Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; * Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; * Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; * Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; * The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; * Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; * The benefit of career advancement opportunities; * 24/7 student support via email. CAREER PATH: Nutrition Practitioner Diploma course is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for any related profession or industry such as: * Diet consultant * Clinical Dietetics * Nutritionist * Nutritional therapist * And more Nutrition Practitioner Diploma Principles of Healthy Nutrition 01:00:00 Nutritional Assessment 01:00:00 Malnutrition 01:00:00 Weight Management and Eating Disorders 01:00:00 Diabetes 01:00:00 Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases 01:00:00 Gastrointestinal Diseases 01:00:00 Renal Disease 01:00:00 Pulmonary Diseases 01:00:00 Life Expectancy 00:30:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Nutrition Practitioner Diploma 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Nutrition Practitioner Diploma 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00